Posted by Jim Glover (IP: 204.215.203.106) on June 06, 2000 at 21:25:48:
In Reply to: best 4 barrel for stock engine? posted by roadrage on June 05, 2000 at 13:14:31:
: arghh!!
: i cant stand a V8 with a 2V carb. not that there is necessarily anything wrong with it, but i just like the look and feel of a 4V.
: 1st off, i got an edelbrock performer intake for $25. (not my favorite)
: but carb selection is going to be crucial.
: i once put a 600 cfm holley on a stock 289. it ran ok, but not really an improvement over the 2V. i am of the opinion that a 600 cfm is over-kill for a stock motor.
: i would prefer to put an edelbrock 500 cfm carb on it. it worked well on my last maverick. however, a fellow on the falcon board seems to think that a 500 is over-kill (for a stock motor) and recommends a 390 cfm holley. to me this doesnt really sound like any improvement over the 2V. what is the 2V rated at anyway? (350 cfm?)
: i also know that holley makes a 470 cfm carb. it is also possible that i might try to find one of those old motorcraft 4V's. i think many of them are rated at 470 cfm, also.
: what do yall think? eventually, i will go thru the motor and create a monster. for now, i just want a few extra ponies, fuel economy, and reliability.
: whats the best carb for my application?
: 72 maverick 302, automatic
: RR
...my personal preference is a Holley(for performance reasons), but from past experience the Carter(nee Edelbrock) will be more trouble free and less likely to leak. Although it may not perform like the Holley, the mileage should be better. Yes anything between 500 & 600 cfm will be just fine.